Group Camping Areas

• Almanor Ranger District

  In a scenic mountain setting, Lake Almanor is one of the largest man-made lakes in California at 75 square miles. It offers fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming, camping, and picnicking. The Almanor Recreation Trail winds along the west side of Almanor providing views of the lake, the mountains, wildflowers, and wildlife. Family and group campgrounds, boat launch facilities, and  private marinas are available.

• Almanor Campground
• Gurnsey Creek Campground
• Eagle Lake Ranger District

  The second largest natural lake in California, Eagle Lake is framed by pine and sage. Camping, fishing, swimming, picnicking, and boating are popular activities. Family and group campgrounds, naturalist activities, marina, boat launch facilities, store, laundry, and showers are available. The seven mile long South Shore Trail is ideal for bicycles or just a pleasant stroll. Eagle Lake is famed for its trophy trout.

• Merrill Campground
• West Eagle Campground
• Hat Creek Ranger District

  Hat Creek includes the Intermountain Area communities of Burney, Fall River Mills, Hat Creek and Old Station. In the shadow of Lassen Peak, seven campgrounds and four picnic areas are nestled along ten miles of Hat Creek. Opportunities for fishing, hiking, camping, picnicking, wildlife observation and natural history are many. Lava tubes, dormant and extinct volcanoes, massive lava flows and fault lines reveal a fascinating volcanic past.

  Fish the world renowned stream, hike geologic wonders and experience excellent photo opportunities of Lassen Peak in the Hat Creek Area.

  The following list of recreation activities are available in the Hat Creek Recreation Area. For more detailed information please stop by the Old Station Visitor Information Center at 13435 Brian's Way Highway 44/89 in Old Station, CA. You can also call or visit our Hat Creek District Office located in Fall River Mills. Give us a call year-around Monday - Friday at (530) 336-5521. Enjoy your visit to this very interesting country.

  For printable Guides/Brochures of recreation opportunities in the Hat Creek Recreation Area visit our Maps & Brochures page, look under Forest Publications.

• Hat Creek Group Camp